With the Rollers leading 25-0 in Cove, a melee erupted just before halftime. According to Steel-High coach Tom Hailey, six of his players were ejected, as well as “three or four” players from Susquenita, before game officials decided to suspend the action.

Mid-Penn football chairman Dave Bitting said both head coaches, Hailey and Bart Miller of Susquenita, will join members of the Mid-Penn executive committee to discuss the situation and potential repercussions. Although game officials will not be present, Bitting said the officials game report will be available for review.

An official recommendation on any penalties levied will then move to the Mid-Penn Board of Directors. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at East Pennsboro Middle School in Enola.

“We need to look at all sides in this and do what is within our power,” said Bitting. “The initial process is local and they have the option of moving this matter to District 3 or PIAA.”

A similar incident occurred on Sept. 28 during a Philadelphia Public League match between Del-Val Charter and Roxborough. Game officials stopped that contest in the second quarter after both benches cleared. Each team was saddled with a loss by forfeit. Del-Val head coach Shelton Farmer also was dismissed in the aftermath.

According to Philly.com, Jamel Newton has replaced Farmer as interim coach. Del-Val also was involved in a week 2 fracas with Prep Charter, prompting District 12 chairman Robert Coleman's recent response that “any further incident this year will result in the termination of the season.”

Bitting said the Mid-Penn committee is aware of the recent District 12 decision.